Massive toy drive effort underway at Lefty O'Doul's

A massive toy drive is being held at SF's Lefty O'Doul's restaurant through Christmas to help children in need for the holiday.

December 24, 2013 10:49:37 PM PST

SAN FRANCISCO --

While many children throughout the Bay Area are expectant and excited to find out what gifts are under the Christmas tree on Wednesday, a nearly daylong toy drive to ensure less fortunate children will receive gifts on Christmas Day is underway.

The 13th annual Lefty O'Doul's Last Chance Toy Drive has become a staple in San Francisco to help ensure no children, who may not otherwise receive gifts on Christmas, go home empty-handed.

A year ago, the toy drive received more than 10,000 toys in a single day. This year, event organizers are hoping to exceed that mark.